I own a 3 bay ss and the floors are starting to crack a little, also it wouldn't hurt to have a new look. I was looking at an epoxy coating such as rustoleum epoxy shield with the non slip additive. Anyone have any experience with this? There are many options out there for epoxy coatings but they are generally a vast amount costlier. Not that I want to cut corners but if I could get a good result from the rustoleum epoxy that would be a much cheaper solution to the problem. Thanks
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Bay Floors
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PaulLovesJamie
rural 5 bay SS
I used the rustoleuem epoxy in my garage at home, iirc I got the "commercial" version at the hardware store. It is terrific for my garage, I would definitely recommend it. I agree with MEP though, I'd look for something a lot more durable for the wash. One other comment, I did not use much of the non-slip additive as I was more concerned about sweeping than slipping. Although it hasnt been much of a problem, when the expoxied floor is wet it could definitely be considered slippery by a customer, I would definitely be concerned about that.
Check out Tamms Thin Patch.
Nothing can really fix "cracks". They can, at best, be sealed. I think you're asking how to revitalize the concrete floor?
My bay floors were getting worn to the point where the aggregate was starting to show. I skim coated the bays with Tamms Thin Patch....and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. The salesman convinced me when he said, "This stuff will actually adhere to glass or other glossy surfaces. Old concrete is no big deal".
Zero chipping or spaulding since top coating my bays.....
Nothing can really fix "cracks". They can, at best, be sealed. I think you're asking how to revitalize the concrete floor?
My bay floors were getting worn to the point where the aggregate was starting to show. I skim coated the bays with Tamms Thin Patch....and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. The salesman convinced me when he said, "This stuff will actually adhere to glass or other glossy surfaces. Old concrete is no big deal".
Zero chipping or spaulding since top coating my bays.....
Stay away from the rustoleuem. I used it in my residential garage floor and it ended up peeling off the floor. Water gets under the epoxy and pops it off. I am in a cold climate where the freeze/thaw cycle is a killer for any adhered products. Using a proper Sika or equivalent bonding concrete is the only way to go for top coating. I would check out the tams thin patch if you don't have a Sika dealer near you. Don't make the same mistake I did.
washnshine
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Same for rustoleum. I used their pro product in my garage at home and it does not hold up well. I even sanded and etched, but it still comes up over time.
Even if you put the anti slip/sand, the finish on the paint is still very smooth and will not bode well in a wet car wash atmosphere at all. It will be like an iceskating rink - esp with soaps and waxes on the floor.
Even if you put the anti slip/sand, the finish on the paint is still very smooth and will not bode well in a wet car wash atmosphere at all. It will be like an iceskating rink - esp with soaps and waxes on the floor.
Car_Wash_Guy
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Forget Rustoleum. You'd be wasting your time, even in a residential setting.
Go to Garage journal and educate yourself on floor coatings. Maybe consider a 2" overlay if possible or even porcelain tile?
Go to Garage journal and educate yourself on floor coatings. Maybe consider a 2" overlay if possible or even porcelain tile?
PaulLovesJamie
rural 5 bay SS
Huh... rustoleum on my garage floor for 10 years at my old house, 15 now at the new house, still holding up great. I use the garage a lot - farm tractor, shop, all my own auto repairs on 4 cars + rec vehicles, spills, etc etc - definitely well above average use. Perhaps I got lucky, idk. Very happy with it though, I do recommend it. Although perhaps they changed it since I last used it?
A brother used their "home" version, it was a waste of time - more like paint than epoxy, definitely avoid that.
tamms thin coat looks interesting, I may have to consider that for the wash in a couple years.
A brother used their "home" version, it was a waste of time - more like paint than epoxy, definitely avoid that.
tamms thin coat looks interesting, I may have to consider that for the wash in a couple years.
Car_Wash_Guy
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It’s a decently improved product from them but there are most certainly much more robust options out there. Something to take note of given the amount of prep and work involved with floor covering in an abusive environment such as a car wash.
Here’s a thorough review of the product:
https://allgaragefloors.com/rocksolid-polycuramine-garage-floor-coat/
Here’s a thorough review of the product:
https://allgaragefloors.com/rocksolid-polycuramine-garage-floor-coat/
What thickness did you apply it?
